A powerful earthquake struck parts of Myanmar, southern China, and northern Thailand early Monday morning, causing deaths, injuries, and widespread destruction. According to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), the quake hit at a shallow depth of about 10 km near the Myanmar\u2013China border, making the shaking especially intense. Tremors were also felt in Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai in Thailand, prompting evacuations.<\/p>\n
Myanmar appears to be the hardest-hit area, with collapsed buildings and rescue crews searching for survivors under rubble. In Lashio and nearby regions, emergency measures have been declared as hospitals struggle to handle the injured.<\/p>\n
Witnesses described scenes of panic and chaos. \u201cThe ground moved like waves,\u201d said one resident who escaped before his house collapsed. Many people fled into streets in the middle of the night as walls cracked and structures shook violently.<\/p>\n
The quake is linked to activity along the Sagaing Fault, a major fault system running through Myanmar that has caused several damaging earthquakes in recent years.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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